Idstein Old Town – Killinger House, Idstein loop from Idstein (Taunus)

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Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

Idstein

Idstein Old Town – Killinger House, Idstein loop from Idstein (Taunus)

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Idstein Old Town – Killinger House, Idstein loop from Idstein (Taunus)

01:04

15.1km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.23 km for 51 m

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Train Station

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1.21 km

Idstein Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Idstein is a pearl in Hesse and always worth a visit.
Idstein [ˈɪtʃtaɪn] is a town in the Rheingau-Taunus district in Hesse, Germany. It is located in the Taunus, north of the state capital Wiesbaden, and fulfills the function of a medium-sized center according to Hessian regional planning.
In 2015, Idstein was awarded the honorary title of "Reformation City of Europe" by the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe.[2]
Since October 2016, Idstein has been called "University City"
Source: Wikipedia (partial) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idstein"

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1.25 km

Killinger House, Idstein

Highlight • Historical Site

The town hall in Idstein was built in 1698: It has an ideal location, because behind the building runs a rocky outcrop, on which stands the old castle. After being destroyed by a landslide on 14. 2. 1928 it was rebuilt in the years 1932-1934. On 8 November 1947, a fire destroyed the town hall - destroyed primarily the sophisticated equipment of the hall and mayor's room, as well as parts of the staircase. In 1997, basic redevelopment measures were carried out on the ground floor (redesign of the foyer and establishment of a civil office). In addition, the roof rider and the installation of the carillon were renewed on the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the town hall.
Source: Idstein-Live.de

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1.26 km

The Leaning House in Idstein

Highlight • Historical Site

The Schiefe Haus in the former residence of the city of Idstein in the Taunus is a listed half-timbered house.
The leaning house characterizes the king Adolf place. It is addressed with Rodergasse 1/3. The double house number is due to the building history, which included a large extension.

The building stands next to the town hall in the area of the former moat of Idstein Castle. In the immediate vicinity there is also the archway building from 1497 with the stone bridge from 1566. The crooked house has four floors with two gables. Between the gables a uniaxial, narrow mansard roof is arranged. With the vertically accentuated proportions, the house is unusual for Idstein. Both gables have carved, gebulktragende pillars and a Schneckenornament. On the ground floor there used to be a passage with a gate, as evidenced by the surviving asft arch constructed fall.

The construction stands with the timing of the construction in the transition phase between traditional craft work to engineering design. Corresponding, for the time modern design features are perceptible, such as the mansard roof. It can also be assumed that the building was not designed as a professional but as a plaster construction. Fachwerk was at the time of construction as rural and unfashionable.
Source: Wikipedia (excerpt) "de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiefes_Haus_(Idstein)"

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1.39 km

Idstein Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

I can still remember the times when the Weiherwiese was a main thoroughfare from Idstein. Today the street is a pedestrian zone and there are several restaurants and cafés on the market square.
Most of the photos for this highlight show other places or places in Idstein

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1.58 km

Crooked Houses

Highlight • Monument

Idstein, always worth a trip

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3.14 km

Wolfsbach Path Along R6 and R8

Highlight • Trail

3.56 km

Wolfsbachtal

Highlight • Forest

Great Idsteiner Grillhütte in a beautiful location in the Wolfsbachtal!
The barbecue hut can be reserved at 0163-3110444 at the Idstein city administration.

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